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Marietta, GA – January 30, 2019 – For the past dozen high school lacrosse seasons, the AJO4LAX Fest has honored the memory of former Pope Greyhound stick man Andrew Oswald with a full slate of varsity lacrosse games, played consecutively at Pope High School stadium, on a single Saturday in March. With the recent announcement more »
These are the rules and mechanics changes that have been announced for 2019. There will be more changes and this post will be updated as new memos and the 2019 Rule Book is released. I have revised this after the release of the 2019 NFHS Rules Interpretation video and the US Lacrosse Rules webinar with more »
Without a doubt, the most confusing section of the lacrosse rule book is Rule 7-6: Simultaneous Fouls. Many veteran officials make these calls incorrectly without realizing it, because in few cases do the coaches—or anyone else watching the game—understand the correct enforcement. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be trying to make the more »
This GLOA Communication Message is going out to Adult GLOA Members. Please read this entire email as there are some important updates and details. You may also review the 2019 GLOA Arbiter Guide. Regards, Patrick, Stuart & Tony GLOA Assignor Team gloaassigners@galaxref.com
Some of the most difficult NFHS rules and mechanics for newer officials to master are the three counts involved in advancing the ball: the four second goalie count (Rule 4-19 and 20 Art. 5, the 20-second clearing count (Rules 4-13) and the 10-second count (Rule 4-14). While the basic requirements and mechanics for each are fairly straightforward, the challenge emerges more »
Every two years the Georgia Lacrosse Foundation, the state chapter of US Lacrosse, hosts a Hall of Fame Dinner. This year’s event will be held Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Marriott NW at the Galleria. The Induction Celebration begins with check in at 4:00 PM followed by dinner and the program at 5:00 PM. Tickets are available through more »
In an effort to continue to improve the quality of lacrosse officiating at the youth level, GLOA is hosting an recertification class for currently certified Boys youth officials. Youth Officials, and this includes youth officials trained this fall, are required to attend ONE of the two dates. This class is FREE to all current youth US more »
US Lacrosse has announced the 2019 rule changes and points of emphasis for youth boys’ lacrosse. The rules are to be used for all levels of play 14U and younger. “The US Lacrosse Men’s Game Rules Committee continues to strive for youth lacrosse rules that promote player safety, sportsmanship and allow players to learn the more »
Some of the most difficult NFHS rules and mechanics for newer officials to master are the three counts involved in advancing the ball: the four second goalie count (Rule 4-19 and 20 Art. 5, the 20-second clearing count (Rules 4-13) and the 10-second count (Rule 4-14). While the basic requirements and mechanics for each are fairly straightforward, the challenge emerges more »
If any veterans have old shirts, pants, jackets, shoes, hats, timers, belts etc… that they plan on retiring this season, please consider donating them to our new crop of rookies. We are particularly looking for old short and long sleeve shirts as 2019 is the last season we will be using them. Our first meeting more »
This guide consists of 130 questions that were compiled from previous years tests as well as new questions that are based on the new rules. You may access the form here: https://goo.gl/forms/3l9ra3gqWtTCIEAc2 Rule references are provided for any questions marked incorrectly. Please use this as a study guide as you prepare for the required GHSA rules more »